Atty. David H. Simmons
David Simmons was born in Nashville, Tennessee. David graduated with highest distinction from Tennessee Technological University, where he was first in his class in Mathematics and received both the R.
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David H. Simmons is a Senior Partner based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at DSK Law. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. Supreme Court (1977) and U.S. District Court, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida (1977). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1977) and Tennessee Technological University (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Past Chairman, Orange County and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar Florida Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Simmons was born in Nashville, Tennessee
- David graduated with highest distinction from Tennessee Technological University, where he was first in his class in Mathematics and received both the R. H. Moorman Scholarship and the Mathematics Award
- While attending Vanderbilt University, he was the recipient of the William B. Marr Scholarship
- He also served as an editor of the Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law and as an editor of The Vanderbilt Moot Court Board
- David is board certified by The Florida Bar both as a Civil Trial Lawyer and Business Litigation Attorney, and is also certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Trial
- He holds the highest ranking an individual attorney can receive (AV), as designated by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
- David presently carries on an active commercial litigation practice, trying cases and handling complex commercial and real estate disputes
- David also takes time to give back to his community and the people of the State of Florida
- In 2000, David was elected to the Florida House of Representatives, representing portions of Seminole and Orange Counties
- He was re-elected to the Florida House in 2002, 2004, and 2006
- In 2010, David was elected to the Florida Senate, where he presently serves as President Pro Tempore
- David also received the prestigious honors of being recognized as a Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, and is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Orlando are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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